ECLDP_Prodev_Session

Overview:

You will apply your knowledge from the learning lab to create a content-filled site. Using the instructions below, create a new post for a blog site and merge that post into the main repository using a pull request. Although you will work alone for this activity, everyone's content will come together in this single page. 😄

Instructions for Breakout Group A:

1. Click the button in the upper-right hand corner of the page. You'll be directed to a copy of this repository on your GitHub account.
2. Click on the _posts folder.

3. Click and name your new file following this format: 2020-06-05-name.md replacing name with your first name.

4. Add your file content in the white box under the Edit new File tab. Your file should include 2 things:

   1. A response to one of the following prompts

      • This summer I'm looking forward to...
      • I recommend you read/watch...
      • A new hobby or skill I've picked up during lockdown...
      • A place I'd like to visit when things get better...
      • Make your own prompt if you're feeling creative!

   2. A picture related to your response. Find an image online and copy the link to include in the text.

      Use this format to create your post (feel free to copy-and-paste):

      ---
      title: the prompt of your choice e.g. "This summer I'm looking forward to..."
      author: your name here
      date: 2020-06-05
      ---
      
      your response e.g. being at the beach and soaking up the sun!
      
      ![picture title](picture URL)

      A sample post is available for reference in the _posts folder titled 2020-06-03-sample.md.

      HINT: Use the Preview tab to see if your post is formatted correctly before committing it.

5. Click to add the new file to your repository.
6. Select the Pull Requests tab at the top.

7. Click .
8. Look over your changes and click .
9. Wait for a breakout room facilitator to merge your pull request. Once it's approved and merged, you can see your post here (it might take several minutes for the post to appear).
10. Enjoy the posts submitted by everyone else!

Instructions for Breakout Group B:

1. Creating your Pull Request

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1. Click the button in the upper-right hand corner of the page. You'll be directed to a copy of this repository on your GitHub account.
2. Click on the _posts folder.

3. Click and name your new file following this format: 2020-06-05-name.md replacing name with your first name.

4. Your file should include 3 things:

   1. A response to one of the following prompts

      • This summer I'm looking forward to...
      • I recommend you read/watch...
      • A new hobby or skill I've picked up during lockdown...
      • A place I'd like to visit when things get better...
      • Make your own prompt if you're feeling creative!

   2. A picture related to your response. Find an image online and copy the link to include in the text.

   3. The text "Comment your reply here" at the end

      Use this format to create your post (feel free to copy-and-paste):

      ---
      title: the prompt of your choice e.g. "This summer I'm looking forward to..."
      author: your name here
      date: 2020-06-05
      ---
      
      your response e.g. being at the beach and soaking up the sun!
      
      ![picture title](picture URL)
      
      Comment your reply here.

      A sample post is available for reference in the _posts folder titled 2020-06-03-sample.md.

5. Click to add the new file to your repository.

6. Select the Pull Requests tab at the top.

7. Click .
8. Be sure to put "Group B" and your name in the Pull Request title
9. Look over your changes and click .

2. Commenting on another Pull Request

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1. Return to the main repository and view the Pull Requests tab 2.. Find another pull request with "Group B" in the title and open it

2. Go to the Files changed tab. Try to avoid a file that has an existing comment from another person.

   

3. You can toggle between the markdown syntax and the post preview to see text and images using this:

4. Find the line that says "Comment your reply here" and click the blue + button that appears next to it.

5. Press Ctrl + G to bring up the suggestion syntax and replace the line with your comment. Get creative with your reply and include a picture or a GIF! Just Be sure to include your name e.g. Emily replied "I love the beach too!"

6. To submit the review, select Start a review then select Finish your review and Submit review

3. Committing the comment on your Pull Request

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1. Navigate back to your Pull Request
2. Review the comment suggested on your post
3. Click Commit suggestion and commit the changes to the pull request.
4. Let the instructor know when this step is complete and wait for your pull request to be approved and merged.
5. Once the pull request is approved and merged, you can see your post here (it might take several minutes for the post to appear).
6. Enjoy the posts submitted by everyone else!